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Some students decorated their cars for the drive-thru. Santa and Mrs. Claus approach students in their Jeep adorned with Christmas lights.
Student Government Giving Back With Christmas for Veterans
Senior Remi Wilcox was disqualified from Iowa All-State by a nonexistent rule regarding harp size.
Kennedy Harpist Disqualified From All-State by Nonexistent Rule Raises Questions
Kennedy teachers are concerned over lack of information and consultation.
Former GIPS Employee Speaks Out About Superintendent Grover’s Leadership
Student fear for their safety as the potential for threats increases.
Prioritizing Protection: Kennedy High School Implements New Safety Precautions
Violin members of the Kennedy Symphony Orchestra lead as an example for the Harding violins.
Kennedy Musicians in Band, Orchestra and Choir Accepted into All State Music Festival
Senior Ella Moser shoots her first free-throw.
Photos: Varsity Girls Basketball Takes the Win Over Waverly-Shell Rock
Freshman Bentley Dill runs down the court while protecting the ball.
Freshman Bentley Dill Joins Kennedy Girls Basketball
Tackling a Davenport North player, Henry Wilkes nears the 50 yard line.
Henry Wilkes: Students, Athlete, Musician
Junior Adam Gray enters the homestretch sprinting.
Two Kennedy Cross Country Runners Qualify for State
The varsity team huddles during a time out.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball Defeats Washington Warriors
The future of CRCSD's educators remains uncertain.
CRCSD Teachers Raise Concerns Over Lack of Information From District
Students in the CRCSD face uncertainty in the wake of incoming Learning Pathways.
CRCSD’s Freshman Academies and Learning Pathways: A Communication Breakdown
Women and men must stand united against the issue of rape on college campuses.
The Risk of Rape: Sexual Violence Concerns Sway College Decisions
Voter registration forms were brought for students.
Disengaged and Disinterested: Student Voting Registration at Kennedy High School
Seniors Maggie Goldberg and Ella Moser pose after being crowned "Homecoming Royalty."
Homecoming Royalty Controversy Sparks Social Media Debate
Instructor Brain Jeffords adds weight to a bridge.
Photos: Kennedy’s Project Lead the Way Experiments with Engineering and Construction
Senior Willa Bowman joins second and third graders in a cheer.
Junior Cougars Get First Glimpse of School Spirit at Kennedy’s Annual Cheer and Dance Clinic
Holding off a defender, Junior Hawkeye football commit, and left tackle Nicolai Brooks helps open a gap for running back senior Trevor Scott.
Brothers: Together as One
The Kennedy Girls Varsity Volleyball team regrouping during their match.
Bump, Set, Spike
Teachers Patrick Cory and Katie Peterson dress up as Mr. and Mrs. Claus the day before winter break. They dope to spread joy among the students.
Walking in a KHS Wonderland
Freshman Bentley Dill runs down the court while protecting the ball.
Freshman Bentley Dill Joins Kennedy Girls Basketball
Tackling a Davenport North player, Henry Wilkes nears the 50 yard line.
Henry Wilkes: Students, Athlete, Musician
Kennedy Alumni Cael Joens Back to Teach Social Studies and Direct Theater
Kennedy Alumni Cael Joens Back to Teach Social Studies and Direct Theater
Senior Safal Bhattarai participates in the 'Best Outfit' challenge at a pep rally.
We Did It, Safal.
Senior Jersey Bilyeu plays vibraphone with Kennedy Jazz 1.
Jersey Bilyeu: Making Her Rounds Across Kennedy Fine Arts
Senior Remi Wilcox was disqualified from Iowa All-State by a nonexistent rule regarding harp size.
Kennedy Harpist Disqualified From All-State by Nonexistent Rule Raises Questions
Kennedy Musicians and dancer will perform "The Nutcracker" on Dec. 14.
Kennedy High School Presents “The Nutcracker”
Senior Cade Beck plays his violin, focusing on his music.
Photos: Kennedy Orchestra Holds Postponed Concert on November 7
Halloween costume ideas can be found across any social media this October.
Best 2024 Halloween Trends: Couples, Singles and Friend Groups
Violin members of the Kennedy Symphony Orchestra lead as an example for the Harding violins.
Kennedy Musicians in Band, Orchestra and Choir Accepted into All State Music Festival
Senior Ella Moser shoots her first free-throw.
Photos: Varsity Girls Basketball Takes the Win Over Waverly-Shell Rock
Senior Cade Beck plays his violin, focusing on his music.
Photos: Kennedy Orchestra Holds Postponed Concert on November 7
The varsity team huddles during a time out.
Photos: Varsity Volleyball Defeats Washington Warriors
Seniors Conner Below, Max Leno and Blake Kroemer join their buddy Joe Lutz.
Photos: Best Buddies Holds Matching Party on October 16
Sophomores Callum Fortune and Sam Myers assists John Bednar.
Student Government Hosts Circle of Friends on 10/15
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch
The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch
Seniors Jaxon Robinson and Lucas Dolphin pose with their medals after achieving second and third at the state bowling competition.

Bowling Makes Kennedy History, Taking Second and Third at State

Emma Rood, Writer • February 21, 2023

Two Kennedy bowlers finished as finalists during the state bowling competition on Monday, Feb. 20. Seniors Jaxon Robinson and Lucas Dolphin took home second and third place respectively. Dolphin scored...

Senior Alex Hume took 1st as an individual.

Photos: Cougar Boys Bowling Takes 1st at MVC Meet

Merideth Langton and Molly Martin • January 30, 2023

Kennedy Boys’ bowling finished as conference champions following the MVC divisional meet on Thursday Jan. 26. Leading the pack were seniors Alex Hume, Lucas Dolphin and junior Cayden Foye.  Hume...

Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300

Senior Lucas Dolphin Bowls his Third Sanctioned 300

Ayrianna Sherwood, Designer • January 25, 2023

Junior Lucas Dolphin was nominated for athlete of the week in 2021 and 2022.

Lucas Dolphin: 300 to Spare

James Belding, Writer • February 16, 2022

After chasing a perfect game of 300 since 7th grade, Kennedy junior Lucas Dolphin has achieved his goal, not once but twice. Dolphin is making his third year on the Kennedy bowling team one to remember. Dolphin...

Junior Lucas Dolphin was nominated for athlete of the week.

Junior Lucas Dolphin Nominated for Athlete of the Week

Jersey Bilyeu, Writer • February 2, 2022

Junior Lucas Dolphin has made a name for himself in high school sports in the 2022 bowling season. Dolphin bowled two perfect 300 point games in January in competition.  Dolphin is nominated for KCRG's...

Photos: Kennedy Bowling Takes Win Over Waterloo East

Photos: Kennedy Bowling Takes Win Over Waterloo East

Merideth Langton, Photographer • January 24, 2022

The Kennedy varsity boys bowling team prepares to compete at the state competition.

Kennedy Boys Bowling Competes at State

Neenah Al-Yassiri, Writer • March 3, 2021

The Kennedy High School varsity boys bowling team competed for a state title on Tuesday, February 23rd.  The boys finished in sixth place in the 3A division.The team's first match was led by Lucas Dolphin,...

Lucas Dolphin, a sophomore at Kennedy runs during his cross country meet.

Kennedy Student Nominated for Athlete of the Week

Maggie Talbott-Malone, Writer • February 10, 2021

Lucas Dolphin, a sophomore at Kennedy High School, is nominated for athlete of the week on KCRG.  Dolphin is a part of two sports at Kennedy, both cross country and bowling. Recently Dolphin bowled...

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